MS16-090: Description of the security update for Windows kernel-mode drivers: July 12, 2016

Applies To
Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials Windows Server 2012 R2 Foundation Windows 8.1 Enterprise Windows 8.1 Pro Windows 8.1 Windows RT 8.1 Windows Server 2012 Datacenter Windows Server 2012 Datacenter Windows Server 2012 Standard Windows Server 2012 Standard Windows Server 2012 Essentials Windows Server 2012 Foundation Windows Server 2012 Foundation Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Windows Server 2008 R2 Web Edition Windows Server 2008 R2 Foundation Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Windows 7 Ultimate Windows 7 Enterprise Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Starter Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 Windows Server 2008 Datacenter Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Windows Server 2008 Standard Windows Server 2008 Web Edition Windows Server 2008 Foundation Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Windows Vista Ultimate Windows Vista Enterprise Windows Vista Business Windows Vista Home Premium Windows Vista Home Basic Windows Vista Starter

Summary

This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The more severe of the vulnerabilities could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker logs on to an affected system and runs a specially crafted application that could exploit the vulnerabilities and take control of an affected system.

To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-090.

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Important

  • All future security and non-security updates for Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2 require update 2919355 to be installed. We recommend that you install update 2919355 on your Windows RT 8.1-based, Windows 8.1-based, or Windows Server 2012 R2-based computer so that you receive future updates.
  • If you install a language pack after you install this update, you must reinstall this update. Therefore, we recommend that you install any language packs that you need before you install this update. For more information, see Add language packs to Windows.
Non–security-related fixes that are included in this security update

This security update also fixes the following non–security-related issues:

  • In certain versions of the Bentley MicroStation app, customers might have problems accessing and arranging windows in the app.

    The third-party products that this article discusses are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, about the performance or reliability of these products.

      

How to obtain and install the update

Method 1: Windows Update

This update is available through Windows Update. When you turn on automatic updating, this update will be downloaded and installed automatically. For more information about how to turn on automatic updating, see Get security updates automatically.

Note For Windows RT 8.1, this update is available through Windows Update only.

Method 2: Microsoft Download Center

You can obtain the stand-alone update package through the Microsoft Download Center. Follow the installation instructions on the download page to install the update.

Click the download link in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-090 that corresponds to the version of Windows that you are running.

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How to obtain help and support for this security update

Help for installing updates: Support for Microsoft Update

Security solutions for IT professionals: TechNet Security Troubleshooting and Support

Help for protecting your Windows-based computer from viruses and malware: Virus Solution and Security Center

Local support according to your country: International Support

File Information

File hash information
File name SHA1 hash SHA256 hash
Windows8.1-KB3168965-x86.msu 375526148340BE7D7D38F820D027666956BA11E5 4DABA6F50556A155D6F1F5F75786B6938E8C2D0D8D4C1C03A12AF3EF9AAD4CC6
Windows8.1-KB3168965-x64.msu 883B41D191EFC9CCDCAD0F40350074A196459582 9C31170CD3BF9C1EE96FB59BBFD4F73C083BE9FF95219401DD99262B99985CF2
Windows6.1-KB3168965-x64.msu 936C2CDB1A9D11DEB25A2B28D98CD300EFF933FB 89A96766CF55BF234EFD240B01FD3E83B4FC427F6E4F20111BB7AEB741D81E37
Windows8-RT-KB3168965-x64.msu A0387735CB2BB6613867C62E57278FECD5FF3F3B 1AFD6AD646861699177E66108CA1E71FBD6FACF0E200A5BFD36EC5547AE8569D
Windows6.1-KB3168965-ia64.msu 1ECA451381884C3E0795E6C41921FB732DF54C1E F497493819886CCDACDFE5991A09B60DA96CC4495021C44AB29A9603491D1444
Windows6.0-KB3168965-ia64.msu 8748F20332E93722F15AE994EA32399FC03FA859 9299D9C1B9BE8DE25E44CB5CADFC4BDE8CFFE62E7C43196F6BE16E0047BAB36C
Windows6.1-KB3168965-x86.msu A083CD38F90820350A2BFFF0C1A609A841515D02 B695780266CEAA73AD1F30A772442A9772936087DAB1C10B9C44037D959EA073
Windows6.0-KB3168965-x64.msu 4D6AF938468D6165C214A26CC6B5A5CEE23C6017 4D4B46385E8DA83244B1CCC92A72F569933D14E338E0BB130FA2EB9339608DC6
Windows6.0-KB3168965-x86.msu C8F26AFD260E995D14DEE85DA24C249C9ECB17E8 2BB5E6DCE81C3A0FF9AB1344684872D075E6FBC3A6EFC9FA7D9941487DDDF9BF

      

File information

The English (United States) version of this software update installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables.

Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 file information

Notes

  • The files that apply to a specific product, milestone (RTM, SPn), and service branch (LDR, GDR) can be identified by examining the file version numbers as shown in the following table:

    Version Product Milestone Service branch
    6.3.960 0.16xxx Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2 RTM GDR
    6.3.960 0.17xxx Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2 RTM GDR
    6.3.960 0.18xxx Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2 RTM GDR
  • GDR service branches contain only those fixes that are widely released to address widespread, critical issues. LDR service branches contain hotfixes in addition to widely released fixes.

  • The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and MUM files (.mum) that are installed are not listed.

For all supported x86-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Win32k.ptxml Not applicable 4,213 21-Aug-2013 23:39 Not applicable
Win32k.sys 6.3.9600.18377 3,485,184 10-Jun-2016 19:06 x86

For all supported x64-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Win32k.ptxml Not applicable 4,213 22-Aug-2013 06:44 Not applicable
Win32k.sys 6.3.9600.18377 4,167,680 10-Jun-2016 21:35 x64
Wow64_win32k.ptxml Not applicable 4,213 21-Aug-2013 23:39 Not applicable

Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 file information

Notes

  • The files that apply to a specific product, milestone (RTM, SPn), and service branch (LDR, GDR) can be identified by examining the file version numbers as shown in the following table:

    Version Product Milestone Service branch
    6.1.760 1.18xxx Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 GDR
    6.1.760 1.23xxx Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 LDR
  • GDR service branches contain only those fixes that are widely released to address widespread, critical issues. LDR service branches contain hotfixes in addition to widely released fixes.

  • The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and MUM files (.mum) that are installed are not listed.

For all supported x64-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Sysmain.sdb Not applicable 125,290 14-Jun-2016 13:26 Not applicable
Win32k.sys 6.1.7601.23471 3,217,408 14-Jun-2016 15:03 x64
Acres.dll 6.1.7601.23471 2,560 14-Jun-2016 15:21 x86
Sysmain.sdb Not applicable 4,080,122 14-Jun-2016 13:27 Not applicable

For all supported ia64-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Sysmain.sdb Not applicable 122,268 14-Jun-2016 13:25 Not applicable
Win32k.sys 6.1.7601.23471 7,512,064 14-Jun-2016 14:52 IA-64
Acres.dll 6.1.7601.23471 2,560 14-Jun-2016 15:21 x86
Sysmain.sdb Not applicable 4,080,122 14-Jun-2016 13:27 Not applicable

For all supported x86-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Acres.dll 6.1.7601.23471 2,560 14-Jun-2016 15:21 x86
Sysmain.sdb Not applicable 4,080,122 14-Jun-2016 13:27 Not applicable
Win32k.sys 6.1.7601.23471 2,398,208 14-Jun-2016 14:57 x86

Windows Server 2012 file information

Notes

  • The files that apply to a specific product, milestone (RTM, SPn), and service branch (LDR, GDR) can be identified by examining the file version numbers as shown in the following table:

    Version Product Milestone Service branch
    6.2.920 0.17xxx Windows 8, Windows RT, or Windows Server 2012 RTM GDR
    6.2.920 0.21xxx Windows 8, Windows RT, or Windows Server 2012 RTM LDR
  • GDR service branches contain only those fixes that are widely released to address widespread, critical issues. LDR service branches contain hotfixes in addition to widely released fixes.

  • The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and MUM files (.mum) that are installed are not listed.

For all supported x64-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Win32k.ptxml Not applicable 4,172 25-Jul-2012 20:29 Not applicable
Win32k.sys 6.2.9200.21896 4,050,432 10-Jun-2016 23:17 x64
Wow64_win32k.ptxml Not applicable 4,172 12-Feb-2013 00:09 Not applicable

Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 file information

Notes

  • The files that apply to a specific product, milestone (RTM, SPn), and service branch (LDR, GDR) can be identified by examining the file version numbers as shown in the following table:

    Version Product Milestone Service branch
    6.0.600 2.19xxx Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 SP2 GDR
    6.0.600 2.23xxx Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 SP2 LDR
  • GDR service branches contain only those fixes that are widely released to address widespread, critical issues. LDR service branches contain hotfixes in addition to widely released fixes.

  • The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and MUM files (.mum) that are installed are not listed.

For all supported ia64-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Win32k.sys 6.0.6002.19664 6,697,472 10-Jun-2016 14:27 IA-64
Win32k.sys 6.0.6002.23979 6,707,200 10-Jun-2016 14:23 IA-64

For all supported x64-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Win32k.sys 6.0.6002.19664 2,802,176 10-Jun-2016 14:45 x64
Win32k.sys 6.0.6002.23979 2,804,736 10-Jun-2016 14:41 x64

For all supported x86-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Win32k.sys 6.0.6002.19664 2,071,040 10-Jun-2016 14:19 x86
Win32k.sys 6.0.6002.23979 2,079,744 10-Jun-2016 14:23 x86